Photograph: EPAEuropean powers must realise it is “time to act” as they stand at a “crossroads in history”, Keir Starmer has said following a defence summit on Ukraine. Mr Keir told the press conference that “every nation must contribute” in the best way it can and a number of “important steps” were agreed. Prime Minister Keir Starmer: 'This is not a moment for more talk. Mr Keir said that leaders had agreed to “meet again very soon” to keep up work on the plans. Mr Keir said a US backstop is subject to “intense” negotiations.

Source: The Times March 02, 2025 18:59 UTC